ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017 Friday 10 th March till Sunday 12 th March at Peebles Hydro Hotel Interested in SPONSORING or EXHIBITING? See back page for further details. Let s own our future!
Friday 10th March 12.00pm 4.00pm Conference and Workshop Registration Delegate accommodation will be available from 2pm. 1.30pm Pick up from SHARE Transport will be available from SHARE offices in Glasgow to take delegates to and from Peebles Hydro Hotel. The buses will leave SHARE at 1.30pm. 2.00pm - 3.00pm and 4.00pm - 5.00pm Pop Up info sessions Join us for these short information sessions to find out more about - E-learing, Modern apprenticeships, Governance of Scottish housing associations (GOSHA), Chairs accreditation, Learner of the year. Full details available at conference registration. 6.30pm 7.10pm Drink Reception Welcome - Martha Hutcheson, Chair, SHARE Gin Bar and adjoining rooms. 7.15pm 12.00am Dinner, Quiz & evening entertainment in the ballroom Glasgow Blues Brothers - Tribute Scotland Saturday 11th March 7.00am 9.00am Breakfast 9.30am 9.50am Introduction Alan Ferguson, SHARE s Director introduces the annual conference 2017 9.50am 10.30am Keynote Speaker Alice Beveridge Alice joined Tree of Knowledge in 2010 and is a Director and Speaker. Tree of Knowledge is well known for their fun and interactive delivery. Alice made it her mission to challenge the way people think about the boundaries they create for themselves. A psychologist, currently studying a masters in Applied Positive Psychology, Alice promotes the importance of engagement and recognition of our strengths to allow us all to flourish in our own way. 10.30am 11.00am Refreshments Tea/Coffee & Pastries
Saturday 11th March (continued) 11.00am - 12.30pm Workshops Team Building Workshop Alice Beveridge, Tree of Knowledge People can be wonderful, people can be problematic. Every challenge we face can be made better or worse depending on the mind set and relationships of the people involved. This fun and interactive approach to team building allows individuals to recognise their own strengths and those of the people around them, develop more positive relationships and understanding of each other and ultimately create stronger more resilient teams. Invest in your future getting young people in to work John McMorrow, Director, Easthall Park Co-operative Olwyn Gaffney, Training and Development Manager, SHARE The age profile of staff in housing associations is such that many are reaching a time when they are ready to retire. This means there is a need to bring in and invest in younger staff to maintain the excellent levels of service that is provided from both staff members and from Committee/Board members. So, what are organisations doing to mitigate this risk to the sector. Knowing your organisation Paul McNeill, Director, HRC Limited Barry Johnstone, Area Director, Bellsmyre & Cordale Housing Association The work shop will reflect on what is involved managing significant and effective organisational change. We will consider how Associations can adapt to external challenge, as we review the leadership and business management skills vital to achieving good performance and delivering enduring success. It will involve comparing and contrasting the real life experience of 2 housing associations. One association planned for change consulting with SHR, updating business plans and stock condition information, reviewing loan documents, staff structure etc. Association B had change forced upon due to SHR involvement because of poor governance. This session will demonstrate that without proper planning, control and governance local communities lose control and money! Getting into development what you need to know Beth Reilly, Head of Property Services Thenue Housing Association Kirsten McGinn, Senior Project Manager, River Clyde Homes For a few years it was only larger housing organisations who were developing more houses, however, times are changing and more and more organisations are looking at going down this road again. The focus of the workshop will be about the role of the Committee/Board and what key decisions they will be involved and will include examples of best practice in development.
Saturday 11th March (continued) 11.00am - 12.30pm Workshops Continued Making tenancies successful Helen Barton, Independent Housing Consultant, Highland Community Resources Alan Glasgow, Director, Dunedin Canmore Sustaining tenancies making them successful is critical for the housing sector. Failed tenancies come at a huge cost to the individual and association/co-operative. With all the financial pressure on tenants, incomes being squeezed and benefits being cut, what more can we do to help tenants remain in their home and have a successful tenancy? This workshop will look at the issues, what s currently being done across Scotland and look at what else is possible. Preventing Fraud Philip Morrice, C.I.A. F.C.C.A. Managing Partner at Alexander Sloan The Scottish media reported that incidents of fraud across Scotland rose to the value of over 18m in 2015. A recent survey of fraud targeted at charities and not-for-profits in the UK during the first 6 months of 2016 was to the value of over 6m. This workshop will consider common forms of fraud, the tactics used by the fraudster including cyber-crime with real-life examples. In particular we will be considering the role of the Committee/Board in fraud prevention. 12.30pm 1.45pm Lunch 2.00pm - 3.15pm Workshops Committee Matters World café session A different way to cover our popular Committee Matters session. Preventing Fraud Another chance to take part in this workshop Making tenancies successful Another chance to take part in this workshop 7.00pm - 12.00am Dinner & evening entertainment in the ballroom. Charity raffle and quiz Rod Stewart Tribute Scotland
Sunday 12th March :: Check out by 11.00am 8.00am 9.30am Breakfast 9.30am 11.15am Relaxation Student therapists from the City of Glasgow college will be back again this year to provide you with free treatment sessions. Just what you need on the final day of a busy conference. A full list of treatments will be available on the day. 9.30am - 10.15am and 10.30am - 11.15am lyengar Yoga Sarah Hunter lyengar yoga is accessible to anyone and it emphasises precision and alignment. Regular practice increases suppleness, strength and stamina, improves posture and concentration and quietens the mind to promote well-being. Sarah has been practicing the lynegar method of yoga for 7 years and classes are adapted for all abilities. 10.30am - 11.15am Workshops Mens Health - Football Fans in Training George Watson head of community programme at Queens Park Football Club Research conducted by top Scottish Universities suggests that men s health benefits most when they combine several different health initiatives. This taster session provides a snapshot of the programme and includes some of the key elements of FFIT with fun and participation being involved in the presentation. Managing Conflict Alan Forsythe, Training & Development Manager, SHARE What do you do when you see conflict coming your way? Run and hide, or stand your ground saying bring it on! Some take the my way or the highway approach, while others look for a compromise, or a way to avoid having to deal with the situation at all. This workshop will introduce you to a way of understanding your reactions, the choices you have when faced with conflict, disagreement and challenging situations and how to achieve win-win outcomes for everyone involved.
Sunday 12th March (continued) :: Check out by 11.00am 10.30am - 11.15am Workshops Continued Recruit, retain, develop - your Committee/Board Speakers TBC A number of associations and co-operatives say that they have difficulty recruiting Committee/Board members, some say attracting younger people is a priority. In addition some associations talk about the difficulty retaining new members after a number of months because it can all be a bit daunting. And then there s the whole issue of keeping Committee/ Board members up to date and on top of the business. This session will look at the issues around recruiting, retaining and developing Committee/Board members. 11.15am 11.45am Refreshments Refreshments and networking 11.45am 12.45pm Final Plenary The importance of community Pauline Smith, Chief Executive, Connect Community Trust and Board Member of the Development Trust Association Scotland Martin Wilkie-McFarlane, Director, Wellhouse Housing Association Fiona Garven, Director, Scottish Community Development Centre This workshop will look at the importance and role of communities. How can communities achieve greater control and influence over their lives, neighbourhoods, services? Asking and understanding what communities want and involving them in decision-making, which meet their needs and ambitions, are crucial. So what are doing and what more can we do? 12.45pm 1.00pm Close Summary and closing remarks 1.00pm 2.15pm Lunch 2.15pm Depart Buses depart for drop off at Wellpark Enterprise Centre
Some photos from our Annual Conference 2016
How to book your place... You can find full details of costs and how to book your place from our website at www.share.org.uk/events. Please download the booking form and return to info@share.org.uk. Exhibitors - New for 2017 For the first time SHARE are inviting interested organisations to exhibit at the 2017 conference. You can find full details of costs and options from our website at www.share.org.uk. Please download the booking form and return to info@share.org.uk. Sponsorship There are lots of opportunities to sponsor the event, for further details please contact: info@share.org.uk. SHARE, Wellpark Enterprise Centre, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow, G31 1JF T: 0141 550 7595 E: info@share.org.uk W: www.share.org.uk Like us on Facebook: sharehousingtraining Proceeds from the charity raffle will go to Alzheimer Scotland. Charity chosen by members. www.alzscot.org